Lady Park

Lady Park Lodge, Ravensworth, Birtley areaPhotographer: UnknownDate: Date UnknownReference Number: GL003604
At one time, Ravensworth Castle was the oldest
fortified house in Durham County but now all that remains of the Castle
are the two towers – the rest of the castle was demolished in the
1950’s. From the 1920s it had been used as a girls school but for
hundreds of years prior to that had been the home of the Liddell family.
In its heyday the estate employed a fleet of servants including a
woodcutter and coachman, all of whom were housed on the estate. More
recently the house has been brought to public attention after being
featured in the BBC programme Restoration.